Santorini

No words are needed to accompany Yanni’s “Santorini”. The song is dedicated to one of the most beautiful islands in the world.  The song “Santorini” is said to be a timeless classic masterpiece since it manages to epitomise the music balance you can find in Greek Music and Greek nature. Santorini is located some 120 …

It’s the Sunny Side of Life

It’s the Sunny Side of Life is probably not on many people’s playlists, but the Maldives continues to be one of the most popular long-haul holiday destinations for UK travellers thanks to its picturesque islands, white sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons.  The song was Official song of MATATO Maldives Travel Awards 2015.  It is regularly …

St Augustine at Night

Have you been to Florida or planning a trip to Florida? Then you are likely to have been to Orlando or Miami.  How many of you have ever considered St Augustine?  This is where our song takes us this time. “St Augustine at night” was a single released in October 2020 by the Californian based …

Kiss Kiss – Turkish Delight

“Kiss Kiss” is probably the most famous song to come out of Turkey but you didn’t realise it.  The original song “Şımarık” was a hit for Tarken, a German born Turkish singer.  You are probably more familiar with the versions by the Greek-American singer Stella Soleil in 2001, which was itself covered by the Australian …

I Love LA

For our musical inspiration we head back to 1983. “From the West Side to the East Side / Everybody’s very happy / ’Cause the sun is shining all the time / Looks like another perfect day / I love L.A. (we love it)”, so sang Randy Newman. Randy says that the sun is shining all …

One Night in Dubai

“One Night in Dubai” is the title of a song by the Swedish-Iranian singer Arash. The video to accompany the song was filmed in Dubai and mainly features its most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Arash sings his lyrics in Farsi, whilst the english lyrics are sung by the Swedish singer, Helena Josefsson. His …

I, I was ready for Cancun

The lyrics “I, I was ready for Cancun” are from a song called Mexico* by the Nigerian born British singer Jacob Banks*. Though released two years ago some of the lyrics could have been written for this Covid year. “And these breaking news consume my mind, couldn’t wait to leave the London smoke, make a …

Welcome back my friends

After the announcement on Thursday, by both the British and German governments that travel restrictions to the Canary Islands have been lifted, the Canary Islands Tourism is welcoming back its friends. British and German tourists are the mainstay of the Canary Island tourism and hospitality industry. “Welcome back my friends” are the opening words of …

Spend a winter in St Lucia just to meditate

In the track “Winter in St Lucia” by St Lucian born Kayo the lyrics are about his return to his native island as he needed a break from the world.  He is not the first person and will not be the last person in the world to go to “Spend a winter in St Lucia …